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Cicero man charged with shooting into car full of people, wounding 3
CHICAGO - A suburban man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting into a car that had five people inside earlier this month in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Juan Loredo, 19, allegedly open fired into a car full of people around 4 a.m. on May 5 in the 1600 block of North Cicero Avenue, according to police.
Trucks kept backing into NW Side man’s house. Now, City Hall is after him to repair the damage.
Robert Christie has had enough. The Chicago man lives in a beige-brick bungalow at North Cicero Avenue and West Ainslie Street on the Northwest Side — a house that for years has been a magnet for reversing semi-trucks whose drivers don’t heed signs’ warnings and realize too late they can’t make it through a low-clearance bridge at Gunnison Street just south of his home.
Tornadoes possible Tuesday • More police patrols requested for Memorial Day • Indiana pup finds home
TUESDAY NEWS FLASH - A heightened risk for damaging storms exists tonight. Before that, today will be downright hot with highs around 90 degrees under partly to mostly sunny skies. It will be breezy and there’s a small chance of showers this morning, but most of the day will be...
'I'm done waiting. I will do it myself': Woman conspires with secret lover and co-worker at McDonald's to murder her boyfriend, cops say
A woman and her paramour in Illinois are behind bars after they allegedly conspired to kill her boyfriend. The post ‘I’m done waiting. I will do it myself’: Woman conspires with secret lover and co-worker at McDonald’s to murder her boyfriend, cops say first appeared on Law & Crime.
A young Chicago mother shot to death. How the system failed her
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Maria Roque was just 34 years old when she was shot and killed on the steps outside her West Side Chicago home, in front of her 8-year-old daughter. Her daughter and her 14-year-old son both witnessed Roque take her last breath. In the weeks before she was killed, Roque repeatedly took all steps domestic violence victims are told to take. She got a protection order against her former boyfriend, Kenneth Brown. She also repeatedly went to the Chicago Police Department for help. She filed one police report after...
Trio attacks 2 men, shooting 1 in Marquette Park
CHICAGO - A man was seriously wounded when he was shot during an attack Sunday evening in the Marquette Park neighborhood. Two men, 27 and 32, were approached by three suspects who began attacking them around 7:20 p.m. in the 3200 block of West 71st Street, according to police. One...
Rifle-wielding bicyclists have committed 6 robberies in Rogers Park, police say
CHICAGO — Two men, riding bikes and armed with a pistol and a rifle, have committed six armed robberies this month in Rogers Park, according to a new community alert from Chicago police detectives. During five of the robberies, the men confronted victims on the street or inside residential...
Summer program adds Saturday hours for teen drivers at Chicago area DMVs
When school’s out this summer, getting into the DMV is about to get easier for Chicago-area teenagers and their parents. Ten driver services facilities will be opened on Saturdays exclusively for teen drivers applying for their first licenses and permits, under a new summer program announced Tuesday by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
6 years for concealed carry holder who shot her ‘friend’ during argument in Rogers Park
CHICAGO — A concealed carry license holder who shot her friend during an argument in Rogers Park has been sentenced to six years in prison. Ashley Gomez, 32, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery by discharging a firearm in exchange for the sentence from Judge Jennifer Coleman. She must serve 85% of the time before being eligible for release.
I-290 crash: Semi-truck overturns after collision with 2 cars
CHICAGO - A semi-truck overturned on Interstate 290 just west of Broadview, leaving two people injured Monday night. Illinois State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash at 8:59 p.m. on westbound I-290 at Mannheim Road. Investigators said a Ford Edge, a semi-truck and a Chevrolet Traverse were all traveling westbound...
Teen Girl Charged with Multiple Felonies in Connection with Chicago Robbery Spree
A fifteen-year-old girl is facing multiple felony charges after her arrest on May 19, 2024, by members of the Bureau of Counterterrorism Team, as announced by CPD. The juvenile, whose identity remains protected due to her age, has been charged with three counts of robbery and three counts of aggravated battery with great bodily harm.
Girl, 15, charged in violent CTA robberies
CHICAGO - A teenage girl was charged in connection with three violent robberies on CTA Red Line trains earlier this month. The 15-year-old, who has not been identified because she is a juvenile, was part of a group who attacked Red Line riders and stole their property during a four-hour period on May 10, according to police.
Second man charged with bank app robbery scheme on the Mag Mile
CHICAGO — Authorities have charged a second man with robbing people along the Magnificent Mile by hijacking their banking apps and transferring large sums of money without permission. We told you about Lamar Smith being charged in connection with two of the crimes last month. Now, prosecutors say 21-year-old Kyir Walker worked as Smith’s accomplice.
Man wanted after attempted kidnapping of 13-year-old girl on Northwest Side
CHICAGO — A man is wanted after an attempted kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl Friday on the Northwest Side. At around 4:50 p.m., a 13-year-old girl was walking in the area of North Drake and West Rosemont when she was approached by a man. He was initially parked in...
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